Experiential Learning at Wormsloe

August 01, 2017by Jere W. Morehead, President

For University of Georgia students, experiential learning occurs in many settings,
whether on campus, across the state, or around the world. One of the most unique settings
in which our students gain this valuable hands-on learning is Wormsloe, a tidewater
estate founded in the mid-1730s near Savannah.

Offering one of the richest cultural and ecological landscapes in Georgia, Wormsloe
provides students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities for research and education
that transcends disciplinary boundaries. In fact, more than a dozen academic units
at UGA have programs at Wormsloe.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Wormsloe Foundation, UGA owns 15 acres of the
Wormsloe property. The Foundation also helped the University build two new cabins,
which were dedicated last year, to house students and faculty at the Center for Research
and Education at Wormsloe.

Wormsloe is an excellent example of the highly interconnected and complementary nature
of the teaching and research functions of the University of Georgia and the positive
impact that private donors can have on our students’ educational experiences.